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Returning homePremiumDavies returns to Tigers after two stints at Sharks

Midfielder Morgan Davies has returned to Claremont after walking out on East Fremantle midway through this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

VALEPremiumWA footy great Percy Johnson dies aged 88

WA football has lost one of its most enduring icons with the death of Percy Johnson. He was part of a golden era for WA ruckmen, playing with and against Graham Farmer, Jack Clarke and Merv McIntosh.

Braden Quartermaine

WAFL off-seasonPremiumSnadden, Clark’s footy careers intertwine again

The careers of Jordan Snadden and Greg Clark are on a constant footballing merry-go-round. And it’s happened again.

Mitchell Woodcock

Well playedDockers draftee’s comical sledge to Crows half-brother

High-flying forward-ruck Eric ‘Roy’ Benning has dished out a comical sledge to his half-brother Shane McAdam on his first official day at Fremantle.

Jordan McArdle

Grand AngusPremiumGus will ‘absolutely thrive’ in AFL: Swans recruiting boss

Sydney Swans national recruiting boss Simon Dalrymple has backed hard-working Claremont and Christ Church bull Angus Sheldrick to ‘absolutely thrive’ in an AFL environment.

Jordan McArdle

First-round bolterVideoPremiumShel-shocked! Swans stun Angus, spoil family party

The Sheldricks were so certain Angus Sheldrick wasn’t going in the opening round of the draft, they planned a party on day two.

Jordan McArdle

Ready-madePremiumExperience counts: WA’s best mature-aged draft prospects

When it comes to mature-aged draft prospects, the WAFL has got plenty ripe for the picking. Will their experience be rewarded by AFL clubs?

Jordan McArdle

ConfusionCommentsPremiumWA bolter explains Eagles Next-Gen Academy knock-back

Claremont draft bolter Arthur Jones has explained why he knocked back an offer from West Coast to join their Next Generation Academy.

Jordan McArdle

Mt Barker to the big timePremiumDraft hopeful Jones inspired by famous pops’ AFL journey

The Claremont and Wesley College draft hopeful can’t help but feel inspired by his “pops” Jim and Phil Krakouer’s journey from Mt Barker to the AFL as he pushes his case to follow in their famous footsteps.

Jordan McArdle

Huge lossPremiumClaremont lose gun midfielder to SANFL

Claremont have been dealt a huge blow with gun midfielder-forward Jake Patmore heading to South Australia after one season back at the club.

Jordan McArdle

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Salary cap dramasPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL clubs want more money to stop player poaching

WAFL clubs are split on a proposal to use West Coast’s $600,000 licence fee next year to increase the salary cap to $250,000 amid claims that Eastern States and country clubs were looking to poach more players.

John Townsend

Young gunPremiumDockers prospect hopes to follow brothers’ footsteps to AFL

It would be a dream come true for Eric Benning to land Fremantle, the club he’s supported his entire life, and follow the footsteps of his brothers into the AFL.

Jordan McArdle

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The West Australian exclusive
Basketball over footyPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Top 2022 AFL prospect, son of gun to follow hoop dreams

One of WA’s top 2022 AFL draft prospects will be lost to footy for now after accepting a basketball scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Jordan McArdle

Young bullPremiumTigers welcome back premiership skipper

Once considered the hidden gem of the AFL draft, Claremont knows exactly what they’re getting after signing Ronin O’Connor back to Tigerland.

Mitchell Woodcock

Stocks risingCommentsPremiumWhy resilience is in draft hopeful Sheldrick’s DNA

Angus Sheldrick is the first to admit he’s come from being “relatively unknown” and outside of WA’s best 23 to storm into top-30 calculations.

Jordan McArdle

List changesCommentsWA youngster delisted; GWS make draft move

AFL clubs are still making moves this off-season, ahead of the November 29 final list deadline.

Catherine Healey

SpeedsterPremiumMt Barker bolter set to blitz WA draft combine testing

He was the 27th and final West Aussie invited to Sunday’s Perth leg of the AFL draft combine but Claremont and Wesley College speedster Arthur Jones is expected to right at the top of testing results.

Jordan McArdle

Well deservedCommentsPremiumWA icon Moss set for ‘legend’ status

The WA Sporting Hall of Champions honour is one of the biggest accolades in the glittering career of Graham Moss.

Steve Butler

TIGERS GREAT ‘A true icon’: Mitchell calls time on WAFL career

Claremont great and former Port Adelaide player Kane Mitchell has called time on his illustrious WAFL career. 

Samantha Rogers

Grand final defeatPremiumStrong display from Delacey but Tigers fall short

Tough grand final defeat for Great Southern duo Talon Delacey and Arthur Jones in WAFL decider as Claremont fall short against Swan Districts.

Cameron Newbold

Double AngusVideoPremiumYoung Tiger ‘played his way into draft calculations’

Claremont colts coach Matt Angus believes midfield bull Angus Sheldrick has played himself into AFL draft calculations after capping off a massive season with a stunning colts grand final performance.

Jordan McArdle

Young gunsPremiumDraft fancies light up WAFL colts decider

Two of WA’s best draft prospects went head-to-head on the big stage, with Jacob van Rooyen and Rhett Bazzo lighting up Optus Stadium in a see-sawing WAFL colts decider.

Jordan McArdle

Thrilling victoryPremiumSwans complete last-to-first colts story

Swan Districts completed a remarkable last-to-first story with a hard-fought eight-point win over Claremont in a thrilling colts grand final at Optus Stadium.

Jordan McArdle

West Coast NGAPremiumEagles prospect earns late combine invite

Claremont and Wesley College speedster Arthur Jones’ AFL grand final curtain-raiser heroics have earned him a late combine invite.

Jordan McArdle